There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 46m£15–24Drive 36.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Cardrosscar 36.5 mi
50 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 53m£17–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Cardrosstaxi 36.5 mi
50 min£160–200Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Swindon Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 10m£15–23
Kilmarnock to Cardross by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Swindon Street via Marriott Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Cardross is 41 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 46m and costs £14 - £24.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Cardross bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cardross is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Cardross via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cardross via Bath Street, Marriott Hotel, Swindon Street, and Dalmuir in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Bel-Air Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1563 550 810
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Hurlford Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 1563 544 882
Thistle Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1563 522 222
- Website
- thistle-cabs.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Cardross bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bath Street station.
Kilmarnock to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Cardross is 37 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Cardross.
Book your Kilmarnock to Cardross train tickets online with Omio.
There are 985+ hotels available in Cardross.